A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9853874 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114719094 epoch_slot_no: 66294 block_no: 9853697 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 80556 time: 2024-01-26 16:09:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54c3b8ab861147890521fe9ba101108fceae489b05da4eadff9c13e1f20f8a6cBlock Operator
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